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Who Killed the Electric Car? is a 2006 American documentary film directed by Chris Paine that explores the creation, limited commercialization and subsequent destruction of the battery electric vehicle in the United States, specifically the General Motors EV1 of the mid-1990s.
Jan 23, 2006 · A documentary that explores how GM recalled and destroyed its electric car, the EV-1, in 2003. It examines the factors that led to the demise of the revolutionary car and the potential for renewable energy in the future.
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- 92 min
It ran on electricity, produced no emissions, and was among the fastest, most efficient production cars ever built. So why did General Motors crush its fleet...
Aug 4, 2006 · Who Killed the Electric Car?: Directed by Chris Paine. With Martin Sheen, Reverend Gadget, Dave Barthmuss, Ed Begley Jr.. A documentary that investigates the birth and death of the electric car, as well as the role of renewable energy and sustainable living in the future.
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- Documentary
- Chris Paine
- 2006-08-04
A murder mystery, a call to arms and an effective inducement to rage, Who Killed the Electric Car? is the latest and one of the more successful additions to the growing ranks of issue-oriented documentaries.
A film by Chris Paine that explores the history and controversy of the electric car, from its invention by General Motors to its demise by big business and greed. Read critics' reviews, ratings, and watch the trailer on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- PG
WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR? Documentary. In 1996, electric cars began to appear on roads all over California. They were quiet and fast, produced no exhaust and ran without gasoline. Ten years later, these futuristic cars were almost entirely gone. What happened? Why should we be haunted by the ghost of the electric car? © 2006 EV Confidential LLC.
